Downtown Mesa guidebook
Brewery scene
Local brews in downtown Mesa
Fabulous place with 12 West and local brews, handcrafted cocktails, wine and full kitchen. Music on the weekends. Great views of the Mesa Arts Center from the upper patio. http://12westbrewing.com/mesa/
19 locals recommend
12 West Brewing - Downtown Mesa
12 W Main StFabulous place with 12 West and local brews, handcrafted cocktails, wine and full kitchen. Music on the weekends. Great views of the Mesa Arts Center from the upper patio. http://12westbrewing.com/mesa/
Arizona crafted hard cider. Long list of infused flavors. Myke's brick oven pizza's here too. Families are welcome. https://cidercorpsaz.com
15 locals recommend
Cider Corps
31 S RobsonArizona crafted hard cider. Long list of infused flavors. Myke's brick oven pizza's here too. Families are welcome. https://cidercorpsaz.com
Chupacabra Taproom
14 N Robson
Oro Brewing Company
210 W Main St
Desert Eagle Brewing Company
150 W Main StThings to do
A place for children (newborn to 12 yrs) and families • Imagination • Design • Experience • Art together https://www.ideamuseum.org
35 locals recommend
i.d.e.a. Museum
150 W Pepper PlA place for children (newborn to 12 yrs) and families • Imagination • Design • Experience • Art together https://www.ideamuseum.org
Prehistoric history of dinosaurs, Arizona's archaeology and ancestors. https://www.arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
72 locals recommend
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N MacdonaldPrehistoric history of dinosaurs, Arizona's archaeology and ancestors. https://www.arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
Hohokam Stadium
1235 N Center St
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Saguaro Lake
Mesa Farmers Market and Flea
105 E Main StEvery Saturday from 8am-1pm https://www.mesafarmersmarketandflea.com
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache TrailList of events, shops and restaurants in downtown Mesa https://www.downtownmesa.com
8 locals recommend
Downtown Mesa Association
100 N Center StList of events, shops and restaurants in downtown Mesa https://www.downtownmesa.com
National Comedy Theater
214 W Main StImprov workshops and sketch comedy http://nctphoenix.com
Performances and concerts
A state of the art venue with wonderful architecture and a free contemporary art museum https://mesaartscenter.com
115 locals recommend
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main StA state of the art venue with wonderful architecture and a free contemporary art museum https://mesaartscenter.com
Outdoor amphitheater just down the street next to the convention center. See upcoming concerts at https://www.mesaamp.com/Online/default.asp
12 locals recommend
Mesa Amphitheatre
263 N Center StOutdoor amphitheater just down the street next to the convention center. See upcoming concerts at https://www.mesaamp.com/Online/default.asp
Food scene
Our local favorites
A local favorite that offers a good selection of latin (Mexico and Costa Rica) inspired dishes and amazing empanadas. The restaurant was featured in Guy Fiery's Food Network show: Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. http://republicaempanada.com
24 locals recommend
República Empanada Restaurant
204 E 1st AveA local favorite that offers a good selection of latin (Mexico and Costa Rica) inspired dishes and amazing empanadas. The restaurant was featured in Guy Fiery's Food Network show: Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. http://republicaempanada.com
Mangos Mexican Cafe
44 W Main Sthttps://www.mangosmexicancafe.com
Big bowls of fresh pho. One of our favorites in the Asian District https://www.asiandistrictmesa.com
12 locals recommend
Unphởgettable
66 S Dobson RdBig bowls of fresh pho. One of our favorites in the Asian District https://www.asiandistrictmesa.com
Deemed best chicken sandwich in Arizona by Phoenix Magazine. Local, fresh, artisan sandwich shop http://www.worthtakeaway.com
42 locals recommend
Worth Takeaway
218 W Main StDeemed best chicken sandwich in Arizona by Phoenix Magazine. Local, fresh, artisan sandwich shop http://www.worthtakeaway.com
The Culinary Escape
127 West Main Streethttp://theculinaryescape.com
Food scene
Excellent New Mexican food! Great daily dinner specials, friendly, local and of course margaritas! https://originalblueadobe.com
19 locals recommend
The Original Blue Adobe Grille
144 N Country Club DrExcellent New Mexican food! Great daily dinner specials, friendly, local and of course margaritas! https://originalblueadobe.com
Excellent Thai food, local, fresh and delicious http://nunthapornthai.com/cms/
9 locals recommend
Nunthaporn's Thai Cuisine
17 W Main StExcellent Thai food, local, fresh and delicious http://nunthapornthai.com/cms/
Coffee Shops
Lost Dutchman Coffee House
12 N Center StA quaint, local coffee shop (some consider the best in coffee in Mesa!) tucked along a corridor behind the barber shop.
The Organic Bean Café
40 N MacdonaldA quaint, local coffee shop (some consider the best in coffee in Mesa!) tucked along a corridor behind the barber shop.
Coffee, tea and excellent vegan food, canned beer set in a beautiful historic building. https://www.thenilecoffeeshop.com
17 locals recommend
The Nile Coffee Shop
105 W Main StCoffee, tea and excellent vegan food, canned beer set in a beautiful historic building. https://www.thenilecoffeeshop.com
Funky local art adorn the walls. Great teas and coffees. A small selection of bagel sandwiches, pastries. http://jarrodscoffeeteaandgallery.com
11 locals recommend
Jarrod's Coffee, Tea, & Gallery
154 W Main StFunky local art adorn the walls. Great teas and coffees. A small selection of bagel sandwiches, pastries. http://jarrodscoffeeteaandgallery.com
Favorite Shops
Local and unique
Quality Arizona and Southwest locally designed and produced items with a trendy flair. https://mezonamarket.com
Don't miss Sweet Cakes cookies in the back of the shop. http://sweetcakescafe.com
Mezona Market
21 W Main StQuality Arizona and Southwest locally designed and produced items with a trendy flair. https://mezonamarket.com
Don't miss Sweet Cakes cookies in the back of the shop. http://sweetcakescafe.com
Local artists collective selling their crafts https://dtmesafest.com/artists-emporium.html
DT Mesa Fest Artists Emporium
6 North MacdonaldLocal artists collective selling their crafts https://dtmesafest.com/artists-emporium.html
Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month. Nice quality and always fun. Sometimes they're cooking cinammon rolls upstairs! https://www.facebook.com/oldbrickhouse/
Old Brick House Market
220 West Main StreetVintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month. Nice quality and always fun. Sometimes they're cooking cinammon rolls upstairs! https://www.facebook.com/oldbrickhouse/
Moon Dust Farms
Vintage and fun items https://www.facebook.com/oldbrickhouse/
Atomic Age Modern
140 W Main StAuthentic mid century modern furniture, vintage and eclectic home decor.
Buckhorn Vintage
138 West Main StreetA curated vintage modern bohemian shop https://www.facebook.com/BuckhornVintage/